The Pacific War Online Encyclopedia
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The platoon was the command echelon below the company and above the squad. It was commanded by a lieutenant with a sergeant first class as assistant. A typical U.S. rifle platoon numbered about 45 men and consisted of three rifle squads and a headquarters section.
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